Spain digital nomad visa
Telework (Digital Nomad) Visa (Visado para teletrabajadores de caracter internacional) · Europe
Spain offers the Telework (Digital Nomad) Visa for remote workers and digital nomads. The minimum income requirement is EUR 2,849/month (~USD 3,075) = 200% of the 2026 minimum wage (SMI), the visa is valid for 1 year (consulate) or 3 years (in-Spain residence authorization) (yes, up to 5 years total, then long-term residency), and the government fee is ~EUR 80-100 (varies by nationality / reciprocity). Optional Beckham regime: flat 24% on income up to EUR 600k for up to 6 years. Yes. +75% SMI first member (~EUR 916/mo), +25% per additional (~EUR 305/mo). These figures are a dated snapshot — verify on the official government source before applying.
Source: Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores (exteriores.gob.es). Data as of June 2026.
Spain nomad visa at a glance
| Item | Spain |
|---|---|
| Minimum income | EUR 2,849/month (~USD 3,075) = 200% of the 2026 minimum wage (SMI) |
| Visa duration | 1 year (consulate) or 3 years (in-Spain residence authorization) |
| Renewable | Yes, up to 5 years total, then long-term residency |
| Government fee | ~EUR 80-100 (varies by nationality / reciprocity) |
| Tax for nomads | Optional Beckham regime: flat 24% on income up to EUR 600k for up to 6 years |
| Processing time | 10 working days (consulate, legal limit); ~20 days in-Spain UGE route |
| Family / dependents | Yes. +75% SMI first member (~EUR 916/mo), +25% per additional (~EUR 305/mo) |
Source: Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores (exteriores.gob.es). Data as of June 2026.
Income requirement
EUR 2,849/month (~USD 3,075) = 200% of the 2026 minimum wage (SMI). 200% of SMI; SMI 2026 = EUR 1,221/mo x 14 (RD 126/2026). Family adds +75% SMI first member, +25% per additional.
Requirements & eligibility
Non-EU/EEA; remote work for company/clients outside Spain (self-employed may do <=20% for Spanish firms); degree or 3+ yrs experience; employer active 1+ yr; health insurance; clean criminal record.
Tax for digital nomads in Spain
Optional Beckham regime: flat 24% on income up to EUR 600k for up to 6 years.
Tax is the single most variable part of nomad life. Whether you owe tax in Spain depends on how long you stay (most countries treat 183+ days as tax residency), where your income arises, your citizenship, and any double-tax treaty with your home country. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm with Spain's tax authority and a cross-border tax professional.
Family & dependents
Yes. +75% SMI first member (~EUR 916/mo), +25% per additional (~EUR 305/mo).
Processing time
10 working days (consulate, legal limit); ~20 days in-Spain UGE route.
Data quality for Spain
Verified against an official government source. Verified against the official Spain source. Figures are a snapshot as of June 2026; income thresholds in particular change (several are tied to local minimum or average wages and recalculated yearly). See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income requirement for the Spain digital nomad visa?
The Spain Telework (Digital Nomad) Visa requires EUR 2,849/month (~USD 3,075) = 200% of the 2026 minimum wage (SMI). 200% of SMI; SMI 2026 = EUR 1,221/mo x 14 (RD 126/2026). Family adds +75% SMI first member, +25% per additional. Figures are as of June 2026 and can change, so verify on the official government source.
How long is the Spain digital nomad visa valid, and can I renew it?
The initial validity is 1 year (consulate) or 3 years (in-Spain residence authorization). Yes, up to 5 years total, then long-term residency.
How much does the Spain digital nomad visa cost?
The government fee is ~EUR 80-100 (varies by nationality / reciprocity). This excludes lawyer, translation, apostille and insurance costs, which vary.
Do digital nomads pay tax in Spain?
Optional Beckham regime: flat 24% on income up to EUR 600k for up to 6 years. This is general information, not tax advice — verify with Spain's tax authority and your home country, because your liability depends on tax residency and where your income arises.
Can my family join me on the Spain nomad visa?
Yes. +75% SMI first member (~EUR 916/mo), +25% per additional (~EUR 305/mo)
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Last updated: 2026-06-20